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Sister Alegría (1952)

Sister Alegría poster
Original title
Sor Alegría
Directed by
Tito Davison
Genre
comedy, drama
Country
Mexico
Runtime
1h 40m
Rating
7.2 of 10 from 4 voters
Elsewhere
IMDb

How it feels

A nun brings joy and change to her convent and community through her lively personality. The story follows her adventures and the bonds she forms with those around her.

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What happens

Sister Alegría (Spanish: Sor Alegría) is a 1952 Mexican comedy drama film directed by Tito Davison and starring Rosita Quintana, Carmen Montejo and Andrea Palma. It was shot at the Churubusco Studios in Mexico City. The film's sets were designed by the art director Gunther Gerszo. It was nominated for three Ariel Awards including Best Supporting Actress for Carmen Montejo. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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